Women's Video Collective Africa Project videotape collection, 1985-1989

Outdoor footage of conference participants and informational booths at the University of Nairobi. Narrated with excerpts of speeches; edited by Karen Clay. 10 min. Viewing copy includes outtakes from Our Choice, Our Bodies, a pro-choice march in Washington, D.C.

Davile speaks about the effects of both poverty and religion on women and relates the story of one young rural woman and her struggle to gain her constitutional rights.

A lawyer who has worked extensively with the U.N. National Labor Organization, Haidar discusses the changes for women in Lebanon since the civil war in 1975.

A post-graduate in political science, Kumari moved from academics to action. She discusses social issues affecting women, focusing on dowry contracts, and the struggle for better living conditions.

A school teacher in a very remote area, she discusses how domestic/family duties seldom allow for formal education of girls and women. She also addresses the complicated issues of marriage, dowry, and property ownership for women.

An anthropologist, Parpan interviews rural families, and relates a story of direct action taken by Kalinga women in defense of their land from developers. The last five minutes of the interview include her impressions of Forum '85.

Solidad discusses her organization, Third World Movement Against the Exploitation of Women; she focuses on prostitution and sex tourism and her desire for Filipino women to achieve social and economic independence.

Speakers discuss the primary concerns of women in their countries: poverty, literacy, prejudice, women's rights, and teen pregnancy, among others. End of tape includes "Scenes from the Quad," University of Nairobi.

Footage focuses on the speaker from India.

Five women discuss the concept of an international resource network of women of African descent. Alice Turner (United States) leads the panel: Dr. Andre McLaughlin (United States), Dr. Glenda Sims (Canada), Bella Madara (Kenya), Barbara Beckles (Great Britain), and Angela Davis (United States). Poor sound quality during the last three speakers.

Hosted by Eileen Jones of Neighborhood Network News, a panel held at the Jackson Mann Community School in Boston, Massachusetts. May Louie, Dr. Brunetta Wolfman, and Kate Cloud discuss the benefits of the Nairobi conference. Audiences in Boston and New York pose questions to conference participants via a live satellite feed to Nairobi. Moderator in Nairobi: Lillian R. Levy.

Hosted by Eileen Jones of Neighborhood Network News, the panel, held at the Jackson Mann Community School in Boston, Massachusetts, includes: Rae Ginsburg, Susan Shater, and Cheryl A. Landry. Moderator in Nairobi: Lillian R. Levy.